A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6580839 Details
Epoch: 306 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 46974591 epoch_slot_no: 145791 block_no: 6580662 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 2799 time: 2021-12-03 14:14:42 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x497b2d67e2f9fcf3284c761d6b05b66c9b768ed52c566e017b92d3a115a7e5e1Block Operator
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